P20 2019

This session will provide information on the basics of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports). Using examples from Idaho schools, we will review the major components of the PBIS framework and discuss how to apply it school wide. We review the "why" behind PBIS and talk about the importance of setting school-wide expectations and teaching those to our students. We will discuss reinforcement, the functions of behavior, and the importance of creating a menu of consequences to help support our students when they struggle. Exploring the process of data-based decision making and how to collect and use data for problem solving will also be addressed.

Project Abstract:

Students will be given the time, support and resources to learn about and create a plan to address/support their problem/passion. Students will complete a project proposal that will be reviewed by and approved by parent, teacher, and administration. The student proposals will follow a set format and include a project plan. Students will comb through the content standards and decide on a list of the standards which will be addressed. Students will made suggestions on how the project will be shared at the end of the semester. Students will work on creating annotated bibliography listing relevant research and

submit a position paper for final grading towards ELA standards.

Students will follow a timeline in which steps will be checked throughout the semester.

Students will increase their lexile scores throughout the process of this project by reading text, communicating about what they read and applying it to their position/project. (Will use Empower 3000 Level Set Test pre and post)

Rigorous science instruction shifts the focus from learning about a topic to figuring out why or how something happens. It engages the student with inquiry and problem solving related to real-world phenomena and everyday situations. This session will explore how to utilize the Idaho Science standards to increase the level of student thinking by engaging them in higher-level questioning, academic discussions, and thoughtful work. This session will also examine how utilizing scientific phenomena helps to answer the question “why do I need to learn this” for students and build a relevant connection from the real world to the content.

Rigorous science instruction shifts the focus from learning about a topic to figuring out why or how something happens. It engages the student with inquiry and problem solving related to real-world phenomena and everyday situations. This session will explore how to utilize the Idaho Science standards to increase the level of student thinking by engaging them in higher-level questioning, academic discussions, and thoughtful work. This session will also examine how utilizing scientific phenomena helps to answer the question “why do I need to learn this” for students and build a relevant connection from the real world to the content.

An interactive session designed for both new and experienced general education teachers to explore some of the common events in special education including IEP meeting participation, special education discipline, and the process of special education eligibility.

An interactive session designed for both new and experienced general education teachers to explore some of the common events in special education including IEP meeting participation, special education discipline, and the process of special education eligibility.

Project Abstract:

Students will be given the time, support and resources to learn about and create a plan to address/support their problem/passion. Students will complete a project proposal that will be reviewed by and approved by parent, teacher, and administration. The student proposals will follow a set format and include a project plan. Students will comb through the content standards and decide on a list of the standards which will be addressed. Students will made suggestions on how the project will be shared at the end of the semester. Students will work on creating annotated bibliography listing relevant research and

submit a position paper for final grading towards ELA standards.

Students will follow a timeline in which steps will be checked throughout the semester.

Students will increase their lexile scores throughout the process of this project by reading text, communicating about what they read and applying it to their position/project. (Will use Empower 3000 Level Set Test pre and post)